CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Exhibit
``` ERROR LOG - Application XYZ Timestamp: 2023-08-15 14:23:45 Severity: ERROR Module: PaymentGateway Error Code: PG-1042 Description: Transaction timeout after 30 seconds. Impact: 15 orders failed. ```
Refer to the exhibit. The business analyst is analyzing system requirements for a payment gateway. Based on this error log, which non-functional requirement is most likely to be updated?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Performance requirement to increase timeout threshold
The error describes a transaction timeout, which relates to system performance. Therefore, the performance requirement for timeout threshold should be reviewed and potentially increased.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Usability requirement for user-friendly error messages
Why it's wrong here
While error messages matter, the root cause is performance.
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Performance requirement to increase timeout threshold
Why this is correct
Correct: Timeout is a performance attribute.
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Availability requirement for 99.99% uptime
Why it's wrong here
Availability is about uptime, not individual transaction response.
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Security requirement to encrypt transactions
Why it's wrong here
Security is unrelated to timeout errors.
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